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At every party or large family gathering there are always the children who go immediately to play with the other kids and those who might need to hang back for…

The term “stress” as it is used today was first coined by the endocrinologist Hans Selye in 1936. In his original definition Selye described stress as “the non-specific response of…

What is self-esteem? According to Meriam-Webster’s Dictionary (2015), self-esteem is “a confidence and sense of satisfaction in oneself.” Having a positive sense of self-esteem can lead to psychological health and…

Many people are acutely aware of their physical health. Less focus is typically on their mental health. Both are important and impact one another. Unfortunately, there is a stigma that is…

What is Social Thinking? Social Thinking is a language-based teaching approach that focuses on social problem solving, cognitive flexibility and the emotions and points of view of others. Michelle Garcia Winner, a…

What is executive function? Executive function is a set of mental skills that help you get things done. It is the ability to do all that it takes in order…

Habit reversal training (HRT) is an evidence-based multicomponent behavioral treatment developed to address a wide variety of repetitive behavior disorders/habit disorders. It is one of the most effective non-pharmacological treatments….

Children who have a persistent pattern of explosive anger, irritability, arguing, defiance or vindictiveness towards their parents or other authority figures may have Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Signs of Oppositional…

Here are some experiences that many parents can relate to: Your child comes to you with his math homework completed, and, barely looking up from the dinner you are preparing…

What is a Natural Consequence? Actively working on changing a child’s behavior involves two simultaneous approaches that target both increasing positive behaviors and decreasing negative behaviors. Positive behaviors are most…